His tenacity is unmatched in my opinion. Incredible how someone could have suffered that long and come back out of prison with such a good heart and positive things to say and do.

There's so many lessons I get from chess, it's incredible, but I think the biggest thing for me has always been is that losing is learning.

Look at Garry Kasparov. After he loses, invariably he wins the next game. He just kills the next guy. That's something that we have to learn to be able to do

I think that by and large chess players have been very kind. Like I said there have been a few incidents, but they certainly didn't serve to bring me down any.

Well, I'm still looking for Maurice Ashley. My essential qualities. I think that more than anything, I try to do the right thing, I think about doing the right thing.

Just because you lose doesn't mean you're a loser, and champions don't quit.

Visionaries are hyper-focused to make sure there dreams come through. Be a visionary!

People say that Paris is the city of love, but for me, New York deserves the title more. It's impossible not to fall in love with the city like it's almost impossible not to fall in love in the city.

What I am trying to achieve is a voice sitting by a fireplace telling you a story on a winter’s evening.

A human being is like a seed. Either you can keep it as it is, or you can make it grow into a wonderful tree with flowers and fruits.

If I'm writing and a chapter isn't coming, I just move ahead.

My daughter is one of the associate producers on two shows for Disney. I am really proud of her.

I do a lot of readings.

Hmm…” Jason snapped his fingers. “I can call a friend for a ride.” Percy raised his eyebrows. “Oh, yeah? Me too. Let's see whose friend gets here first.

Engage, Enlighten, Encourage and especially...just be yourself! Social media is a community effort, everyone is an asset.

If you step back and look at the data, the optimum amount of red meat you eat should be zero.